North Central Florida Blues Festival
- When: Saturday, September 19, 2026, 3:00 pm
- Location: Heartwood Soundstage 619 S. Main St. Gainesville, FL 32601-6700
- Cost: See website for pricing
On September 19, the inaugural North Central Florida Blues Festival is born, and co-presenters the North Central Florida Blues Society and Heartwood Soundstage bring to Gainesville, Florida and Alachua County a new, exciting all-day Blues Festival.
The lineup for North Central Florida Blues Festival includes many award-winning acts, and includes Doug MacLeod, E. G. Kight, Doug Deming & the Jewel Tones, Sheba the Mississippi Queen & the Bluesmen, the Josh Miller Blues Revue, JC & the Backscratchers, JW Gilmore, and Dr. Jules’ Cool Blues, proving a mix of national touring acts and Florida Blues favorites.
One aspect that sets this Blues Festival apart is that four acts will play the outdoor stage at Heartwood Soundstage, and four acts play inside the famous Heartwood Soundstage listening room. Doors open at 2, the music starts at 3 pm, and eight fantastic Blues acts play until 10:45.
Gainesville and Alachua County has a historical link to Blues music, and the North Central Florida Blues Society and Heartwood Soundstage plan to build on that history with this festival.
Performing inside the listening room:
Doug MacLeod
E. G. Kight
Dr. Jules’ Cool Blues
JW Gilmore
Performing on the outdoor stage:
Doug Deming & the Jewel Tones
Sheba the Mississippi Queen & the Bluesmen
The Josh Miller Blues Revue
JC & the Backscratchers
General Admission & VIP Tickets Available.
- Website: www.heartwoodsoundstage.com
- Contact Phone: (352) 448-4849
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- Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts
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